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Mother's Day on a Budget

Workout:  Elliptical 50 min./weights/yoga video

May is a crazy $$ month.  We have Mother's Day x3.  My mom's, sister's, and Lyla's b-day.  And usually 1-2 graduations.  And this month, which is pretty much just like every other month, money is tight.  So, I decided to take the 5 year old approach to Mother's Day and make gifts this year.  It saved us a lot, and it was actually really fun.

I used the cricut and vinyl to spell out the word Lemonade and applied it to a pitcher I found at the store.  Then, I made these amazing strawberry muffins, added a little ribbon for decoration, and voila!  Simple, fun, and not too much dough out of the bank.

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  1. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Absolutely ADORABLE:) Let's plan our picnic AND craft day:)

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  2. CarisaMay 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Very cute! Glad Nate pointed me in the direction of your blog, will be fun to catch up with you. Your kids are too stinkin' ADORABLE! i LOVE that you have a cricut!

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  3. jthmasMay 7, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Um, doesn't Kathy read this?? she's gonna SEE her gift before she actually RECEIVES her gift...lol!

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